Hi, I'm a newbie to Autopia forums. I was formerly on a few of the other detail forums as teblhasa before I disappeared (for a few good reasons :chuckle
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Anyways, I've been out of the detailing scene for quite awhile now because I developed asthma, and unfortunately detailing is one of those activities I have to avoid. Actually, I think my asthma developed from detailing- I used a lot of Meguiar's Professional Glaze & Simple Green, two of the worst chemicals I think i've ever been in contact with. Tire Cleaners and degreasers are by no means kind either, add that to the list.
But... I really don't want to give detailing up permenantly! I've also heard of many people having issues with even the automatic car wash solvents, which got me thinking. I'm not sure if I'm posting in the correct forum here or not, but I was hoping maybe somebody would have some guidance for me. I am in the process of planning a different kind of detailing business, one that would target those people with asthma and allergies. I'm thinking of ways to set myself apart from the bunch of detailers in my area. I want to target health sufferers and people/families who are afraid of the chemicals they're exposed to. I'd probably get some environmentally conscious customers too, which is fine by me! I'm not talking the low VOC chemicals either, I am pretty sure they aren't gentle enough for the sensitive few (like low VOC house paints).
I know one step is to steam clean. But what else can you use for cleaning that would do the same job as the heavier duty chemicals (my steamer doesn't get the results as chemicals)? In particular, wheel cleaner and degreaser. Is there something you add into your steam cleaner to get better results, or is it maybe I don't have the technique down?
What are your other comments and suggestions? Do you know of any businesses I can look up who do the same thing? Thanks for your input, and let's hope I get to detail once again, and this time for a living!
.Anyways, I've been out of the detailing scene for quite awhile now because I developed asthma, and unfortunately detailing is one of those activities I have to avoid. Actually, I think my asthma developed from detailing- I used a lot of Meguiar's Professional Glaze & Simple Green, two of the worst chemicals I think i've ever been in contact with. Tire Cleaners and degreasers are by no means kind either, add that to the list.
But... I really don't want to give detailing up permenantly! I've also heard of many people having issues with even the automatic car wash solvents, which got me thinking. I'm not sure if I'm posting in the correct forum here or not, but I was hoping maybe somebody would have some guidance for me. I am in the process of planning a different kind of detailing business, one that would target those people with asthma and allergies. I'm thinking of ways to set myself apart from the bunch of detailers in my area. I want to target health sufferers and people/families who are afraid of the chemicals they're exposed to. I'd probably get some environmentally conscious customers too, which is fine by me! I'm not talking the low VOC chemicals either, I am pretty sure they aren't gentle enough for the sensitive few (like low VOC house paints).
I know one step is to steam clean. But what else can you use for cleaning that would do the same job as the heavier duty chemicals (my steamer doesn't get the results as chemicals)? In particular, wheel cleaner and degreaser. Is there something you add into your steam cleaner to get better results, or is it maybe I don't have the technique down?
What are your other comments and suggestions? Do you know of any businesses I can look up who do the same thing? Thanks for your input, and let's hope I get to detail once again, and this time for a living!
